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Long lines in Bologna

The viral places people queue for, what to get when you reach the front, how long the wait usually is, and how to beat it. Waits are typical, not live.

3 places in Bologna · by Chef Amazing · updated October 23, 2026
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    Osteria dell'Orsa

    Bolognese trattoria · University quarter

    Get: Tagliatelle al ragù, and mortadella

    Communal tables and Bologna's student-priced tagliatelle line. Expect: 30 to 60 min at dinner. Beat it: arrive at opening.

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    Sfoglia Rina

    Centro

    Get: Tortellini in brodo

    Fresh pasta made in the window, with a line out the door. Expect: lines at lunch. Beat it: go before noon.

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    Cremeria Santo Stefano

    Ice cream · Santo Stefano

    Get: Crema or pistachio gelato

    Bologna's gelato pilgrimage. Expect: evening crowds. Beat it: go in the afternoon.

    Also on the list: Where to get ice cream in Bologna.

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